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Aerostar
1997 Ford Aerostar Extended Minivan
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Minivan
Updated Aug 27, 2026 by
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Variant
Extended
Body Style
Minivan
Generation
1st Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
5 seats
Doors
3 doors
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.0 V6 OHV Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
157 hp
Power (kW)
116 kW
Torque
224 Nm (165 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,958 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,883 mm
(192.2 in)
Width
1,821 mm
(71.7 in)
Height
1,851 mm
(72.9 in)
Wheelbase
3,020 mm
(118.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
100 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,562 mm
(61.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Ground Clearance
162 mm
(6.4 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
MPV
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding (Right)
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Minivan
British Classification
Large MPV
Australian Classification
People Mover
European Segment
M-Segment
Ford
2,226 vehicles
Ford Motor Company
VN Platform (VN1)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Optional
One-touch up/down
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Yes
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Leather
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
3,835 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Yes
Passenger: -
Rear: -
Aerostar
Model
6 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › One-touch up/down
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steel
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Minivan
Variant
Aerostar Extended
1989–1997
Aerostar Extended Minivan Generations
2 of 2
1st Generation 2nd Facelift
1992–1997
Year
1997
Powertrain
4.0 V6 OHV Automatic
Horsepower
157 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Minivan
2WD
Gasoline
